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Best uses for your tax refund
In 2012, the Internal Revenue Service issued refunds to 110,471,000 taxpayers. The average taxpayer refund was a whopping $2,803. Big refunds may feel like a good thing but keep in mind what they are,...
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Autism and the blue light special
Are you feeling blue? Maybe you should be. Everyone should get the blues this April to celebrate World Autism Awareness Day and Autism Awareness Month. Every April, for the past four years, I get the...
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Mercer Mayer: Still going strong at 70
Mercer Mayer has been writing his beloved children's books featuring Little Critter for over 30 years. His stories and illustrations still capture the imagination of young children — and he continues...
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Easter baby boy names
Whether you are expecting a baby boy around the Easter holiday or just love the spring season, check out our picks of Easter-inspired boy names. From names that pay tribute to the Easter holiday, to...
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Organic Easter basket ideas for babies and toddlers
Easter is a great time to celebrate Mother Nature, so skip the plastic grass and sugar-shocking candy and opt for organic treats and eco-friendly gifts for your tiny tots instead. Check out these...
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Staying grateful while facing infertility
Beyond just coping and getting through one cycle to the next, when you’re on the infertility roller coaster you need to remind yourself of all the good you do have and hold on to that for dear life. I...
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Melted wax cross sun catcher craft
As Easter approaches, it can be easy for kids to get swept up in excitement over the Easter Bunny and candy treats. On Good Friday, take time to help kids remember the true meaning of the holiday with...
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Should your child be the beneficiary of your life insurance policy?
We all want to protect our families. It’s part of being a parent, this desire to take care of our kids for as long as we possibly can. We worry about our kids while we’re alive and yes, we worry in...
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Coping and surviving when your child won’t speak
The moment when a child who doesn't yet speak is trying to communicate is a collision of the child’s frustrations, the mother’s overwhelming desire to understand and the underlying pressure on both to...
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Character building in the home
It is important as parents that we value and emphasize positive character development in our children. Character training starts at home and should start early. The best opportunities for teaching...
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Easter baby girl names
Easter brings about warmer weather, blooming flowers and the promise of the lazy days of summer on the horizon. If you are due around Easter or just love this time of the year, why not name your baby...
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Candy-free Easter basket alternatives
Easter doesn’t have to be synonymous with hyperactivity or a trip to the dentist thanks to a basket filled with chocolate bunnies and jelly beans. There are several ways to surprise your children...
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Why chocolate is good for your pregnancy
If you scarf down chocolate during your pregnancy, could you have a happier baby, a lowered risk of preeclampsia or are you just doomed to a thick waistline once Baby is delivered? Turns out, chocolate...
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A parent's guide to assessment
These days, schools are using student assessment data not only to evaluate performance, but also to change the way teachers teach and assure that kids get help where they need it most. These days,...
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Should Victoria's Secret be targeting tweens?
Remember when date night might have meant a stop at Victoria’s Secret for something sexy? That seems to be changing, when half the shoppers in your local store are under the age of 18. Tweens are after...
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Boys and body image
When we think about eating disorders in children, we tend to focus on girls. Yet boys have body image issues too. Whether it’s an obsession with body building, losing or gaining weight, the time has...
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Our magical door to communication during deployment
Of my three kids, I knew my son was going to have the hardest time in dealing with his daddy being away. The great thing is that he's 5, and that allows me to be extra creative in inventing fun ways to...
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Tips for the first stage of labor
Do the mysteries of what to expect during labor and delivery have you feeling anxious? You can relax a little bit when you have insider tips from the pros — and the moms who've been there. From signs...
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Celeb bump day: Kim Kardashian, Kate Middleton, Evan Rachel Wood
Happy Wednesday Hump Day — also known to us as Celebrity Baby Bump Day! We have rounded up the cutest pregnant celebrities of the week including Kim Kardashian, who recently defended herself against...
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Colorful baby names for boys and girls
The rainbow shining after a storm can inspire you like crazy — especially if you’re looking for that perfect baby name for your boy or girl. Check out these baby names that are full of color. The...
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